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ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Panera Bread is recalling all 2 oz. and 8 oz. cream cheese products sold nationwide in its U.S. bakery-cafes.

The recall was initiated after samples of one variety of 2 oz. cream cheese from a single production day showed a positive result for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Tests on cream cheese samples manufactured both before and after the production run in question have all come back negative.

The company says there have been no reported illnesses and the voluntary recall is out of an abundance of caution.

The products included in the recall are all varieties (see below) of unexpired 2 oz. and 8 oz. cream cheese products with an expiration date on or before 4/2/18. This recall only affects cream cheese sold in Panera Bread United States bakery cafes and does not affect Panera Bread Canadian bakery cafes or any other Panera Bread food products.

“The safety of our guests and associates is paramount, therefore we are recalling all cream cheese products sold in the US with an active shelf life. We have likewise ceased all manufacturing in the associated cream cheese facility,” said Blaine Hurst, Panera’s President and CEO. “Only one variety of 2-oz cream cheese from a single day yielded the positive result. Our intent is to go above and beyond for our guests. You should expect nothing less from Panera.”

According to the Food and Drug Administration, Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Affected 2 oz. Cream Cheese Varieties (example pictured below):

Plain Cream Cheese

Reduced- Fat Plain Cream Cheese

Reduced-Fat Chive & Onion Cream Cheese

Reduced-Fat Honey Walnut Cream Cheese

Reduced-Fat Wild Blueberry Cream Cheese

Affected 8 oz. Cream Cheese Varieties (example pictured below):

Plain Cream Cheese

Reduced- Fat Plain Cream Cheese

Reduced-Fat Chive & Onion Cream Cheese

Reduced-Fat Honey Walnut Cream Cheese

Reduced-Fat Wild Blueberry Cream Cheese

Consumers who have any of these products are directed to throw them out and contact Panera Bread Customer Service at 1-855-6-PANERA from Monday through Sunday, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. CST, or visit Panera.custhelp.com for a full refund.